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Been awhile jfreeman at 12:07pm 10.21.10 Catalina 310 0/1306 It's been about six months since I posted anything. Summer was a big let down for me, as I injured m
50 amp splitter Trish Affleck at 11:21am 10.21.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2305 Hi I am new to this forum. I am interest to know whether I can use a 50amp/ 2x30amp splitter in E
CAL rubrail Jalepeno at 10:15am 10.21.10 Cal 0/6042 I've been doing a lot of upgrades on my CAL 25 mkII. One of the nagging issues since I purchased her
Availability of CNG for my stove kenc205 at 9:30am 10.21.10 Ask All Sailors 1/2036 I have a Catalina 36 located in Clearwater, Florida with a CNG stove and oven. I recently went to wh
Last sail of the season sharps4590 at 9:30am 10.21.10 Day Sailers 14/2807 So a couple weeks ago I bought this cute little Widgeon to play on the local lakes. The weekend bef
I need a chartplotter. Brands to avoid?? What do you use?? damoses1 at 9:26am 10.21.10 Ask All Sailors 20/8213 Well, my wife has given in and is allowing me to buy a new chartplotter for my Cal 29. I really lik
Excellent customer service from Fireboy (2) Rich Stidger at 8:56am 10.21.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1685 It seems like there is always grumbling and complaints about marine equipment and service these days
Interior Fabric for Catalina 36 SheridanMae at 8:27am 10.21.10 Big Boats 1/2410 We have a 1986 Catalina 36 with a tear in one of the interior cushions. The fabric is blue with whi
Hull #15 catalina 27' (1) Buzzlovelace at 6:48am 10.21.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/2331 I have a 1971 Catalina 27 Hull # 15. Its in near bristol condition. I am wondering if there are othe
New Ipad Mounts? Ed H at 6:43am 10.21.10 Ask All Sailors 1/2261 Has anybody tried these ipad mounts ? http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/AppleiPadMounts/tabid/26
stantions??? welderxman1 at 6:07am 10.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1071 Hello folks!!! was wondering if any one could tell me the measurement for stanchions. on a 1974 hunt
Rolex middle sea race---enjoy Nicky17000 at 11:11pm 10.20.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1298 For those who get a trill watching beautiful sailboats(who dosen't here) take a browse at this race-
Stormboard ANNACOL at 9:32pm 10.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1056 Has anyone with a 45cc had to replace the two flat springs that operate the Stormboard? Ours gave up
faucet handle broken schatzi1 at 9:03pm 10.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1527 Hello fellow hunter owners, I have a quick question. I have a 2009 hunter 33. Last week end, my ad
Giants, Phillies and My Sailboat "At the Ball Park" rardiH36 at 7:42pm 10.20.10 Ask All Sailors 11/3504 Here's a recount of our sailing event to the Giants/Phillies National League Championship game today
Where's the smell? jfrench at 6:22pm 10.20.10 Catalina 22 4/1448 Bought a, '86 Cat 22 in early September and haven't had it off the trailer yet. The cabin had a must
Trailer for Catalina 22? mickmcl at 6:19pm 10.20.10 Catalina 22 4/1898 Anybody know where I can find either a used or new trailer for a Catalina 22, preferrably in the Nor
Novice questionmarks?? almatart at 3:52pm 10.20.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1684 Not to adulterate the beutifull design of the tartan 27 i am buying, but not being quite very fond o
C22 Trailer Question Sea22 at 2:54pm 10.20.10 Catalina 22 13/2959 Hi, I have a C22 and a single axle trailer that was adapted from another use. I was thinking of ad
Cruising Guides - Need Advice rgranger at 2:40pm 10.20.10 Ask All Sailors 16/3208 Hello All Well it is cold and raining outside :cry: So I've been thinking about what I want to do n

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Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 7:10am 06.29.22 Ahhhhh the bliss of ignorance.... A 1946 ad.
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:56am 06.29.22
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:55am 06.29.22 No, but aren't jib sheets usually handled with winches? Seems those clam cleats might be a possible
DOWNWIND Don Guillette at 6:54am 06.29.22 With your background, I am afraid to post anything to go against what you have stated, for fear of
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram sail sfbay at 6:53am 06.29.22 Refer to pages 60+ for electrical circuit diagram in the manual in this link: GENERAL 12V SCHEMATIC
should I be concerned ? jviss at 6:50am 06.29.22 I personally wouldn't mess with that, I'd get a quote from a competent boat fiberglass guy. That du
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven SSchneck at 6:44am 06.29.22 So do they make stove and oven combos that use the small, portable, propane canisters?
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven tfox2069 at 6:32am 06.29.22 Propane can be reasonably safe if installed and used properly. The largest danger with propane is t
should I be concerned ? (1) jssailem at 6:21am 06.29.22 :plus: On the issue. Tabbing. Failure. It happens. As pointed out by @nightowle multiple possible ca
should I be concerned ? shemandr at 6:21am 06.29.22 I don't think there is an immediate danger. Tabbing can lift off like that from a variety of reason
Replacing datamarine transducers with Raymarine? FulmarCT at 5:53am 06.29.22 Thanks, I need to do a quick haul this summer to replace the cutlass bearing so I'll try that. Nothi
Looking at a 1987 MacGregor 26D Justin_NSA at 5:25am 06.29.22 They are easy to tow assuming the trailer is in good shape. You could comfortably expand your search
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Sailgunner at 5:11am 06.29.22 Thanks Nodak7. The orange grinding wheels for Dremel? I would love to know what model number your f
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven RoyS at 4:45am 06.29.22 My 1980 Hunter 33 still has the original Kenyon pressure alcohol stove. I have used it for over twen
Looking at a 1987 MacGregor 26D Kenflyet at 4:22am 06.29.22 As a 26S owner, I can see a definite and obvious advantage to the swing centerboard over the dagger
Loose Strut Repair Question Dave Groshong at 4:18am 06.29.22 Deal killer for me, looseness not so much, cracking and looseness, no thanks
should I be concerned ? dlochner at 4:14am 06.29.22 The tabbing is separating and should be replaced. The most challenging part of the job will be getti
Loose Strut Repair Question jviss at 4:12am 06.29.22 Talk to people who've had the strut break loose while underway under power.
Loose Strut Repair Question Claude L.-Auger at 3:44am 06.29.22 That would be a deal-killer for me unless the PO agreed to get it fixed. Cracked fiberglass around t
Push button switch for starter Claude L.-Auger at 3:31am 06.29.22 These push-start buttons rarely fail. If not done already, you could start by cleaning the contacts

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